South Korea: New Leader Lee Jae-Myung Pledges to 'Unite' a Divided Country

South Korean President Takes Over A Country Deeply Split By Gender Politics

Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%.

South Korea divided, troubled as Lee Jae-myung takes over

After six months of political turmoil, new President Lee Jae-myung may find his honeymoon period brief as he tackles multiple issues both at home and abroad.

Will South Korea’s election result save the country?

After one assassination attempt, two impeachments, and several presidents in less than six months, South Korea has elected a new leader. The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung — who called the election "judgment day" — is tasked with bringing stability back to the country. Andrew Chang explains the chaos that led up to this pivotal moment, and the challenges that lie ahead. Images provided by Getty Images, The Canadian Press and Reuters.

New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad

New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung described his victory as the start of the country’s return to normalcy, after winning a tense election that capped off months of political turmoil

Unity, Lee's most urgent task

Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has been declared Korea’s president following his victory in the presidential election Tuesday. The snap election was triggered by the impeachment...

Global trade chaos threatens South Korea’s ‘survival’ says Lee Jae-myung in inauguration speech

South Korea’s new president made the comments as he was inaugurated after winning the national electionSouth Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has warned that rapid changes in the global order and rising protectionism pose a threat to his country’s survival, as he promised to pursue “dialogue and cooperation” with North Korea.“The rapid changes in the global order such as rising protectionism and supply chain restructuring pose a threat to o…